Argentina – Patagonia Adventure Bike Tour

Patagonia Adventure Bike Tour in Argentina

Southern Patagonia and Fire Land: In this option the second part of the trip is done Bariloche Ushuaia . It is a route of medium difficulty, facilitated by the presence of asphalt stages and wind. We begin the tour with a visit Glacier National Park and the stunning Perito Moreno glacier . You cycle alternating landscapes and charms of Continental Patagonia , with the fantastic island of Tierra del Fuego. We will finish the trip in Ushuaia, the city of End of the World.Places: El Calafate and the Glacier National Park ( Perito Moreno Glacier ), Cerro Castillo (Chile). Torres del Paine, Puerto Natales (Chile ), Punta Arenas, Green River, Strait of Magellan. In Tierra del Fuego: San Sebastian, Rio Grande, Tolhuin, Fagnano Lake. Lago Escondido, Paso Garibaldi, Ushuaia ( FIRE LAND P. N. )

Description of the bike tour in Patagonia in Argentina

Day 1: Individual arrival in Calafate

Meeting in Calafate. Presentation dinnerOvernight : Hotel

Day 2: Calafate – Glacier Perito Moreno

We make an excursion to Perito Moreno glacier . Navigation on Lake Argentino and trekking, optional. free dinnerNight : same hotel the night before

Day 3: Cerro Castillo in Chile (130m)

Cycle along the Patagonian steppe , appreciating in the distance, some of the mystical mountains of Patagonia. We will make a transfer in the support vehicle to approach the Chilean border, cross our mountain bikes by the court Carrera step.Pedalling: 110 km ( Elevation gain : + 750 m)Overnight: Camping tent with possibility of sleeping in rooms. For the latter warn the time of booking

Day 4: Puerto Natales

Crossing a hilly area, we will reach the Pacific Ocean and the city of Puerto Natales.Pedalling : 65 km on asphalt. (Altitude: 300 mt approx.)Night: Cabins, with a privileged position just a few meters from the sea.

Day 5: Puerto Natales

Day with alternative excursions on its own or coordinated with the group account. Options: Torres del Paine , sailing through glaciers, ride or walk through the village National Park. Night: Same as the previous day.

Day 6: Punta Arenas

After heading to Villa Tehueche , we begin pedaling by a picturesque and hilly dirt road , heading to Rio Verde where we continue along the coasts of Skyring ( O. Pacific ) . At km 95 we reach the Strait of Magellan and will pass with some sea views , to reach Punta Arenas .Pedalling: 112 km (49 km asphalt ) ( Slope: . 500 mt )Night: Hostería.

Day 7: Useless Bay (estancia Santa Teresita)

Boat after crossing the Strait of Magellan (2h 40 min) arrived at Porvenir in Tierra del Fuego and continue cycling along the strait with a spectacular panorama. Overnight at Estancia Sta.Teresita. Given the possibility of sleeping in a shelter or camping gauchos.Pedalling: 70 km by dirt road, gravel road. (Elevation gain : +700 )Night : Store or shelter

Day 8: Russfin – Argentina

We continue along the Useless Bay and have the opportunity to visit a colony of King Penguins ( km 45 ) . After Cameron ( km 80 ) , we head inland , passing through forests of beech and appreciating distant , snowy mountains. We will stay at the inn Russfin sawmill.Pedalling: 120 km by gravel road (Altitude: 750 mt.)Night: Hostería

Day 9: Rio Grande-Argentina

Serpentine path , allowing us to see the interior of this island , reaching the Atlantic O. . At km 60 , we go into the land Argentina , crossing the Rio Bellavista. We will have a short transfer (16km ) to access Rio Grande. Free dinner (by each participant)Pedalling : 130 km gravel road) (Slope: 980 mt.)Night: Hotel

Day 10: Tolhuin (lakes : Yehuin , Cheepelmuth and Fagnano )

In the first part of this stage we will close the O. Atlantic and then inland toward the lenga forests until reaching the vast lake Fagnano.Pedalling: 114 km asphalt) (Elevation + 450 mt.)Overnight: Camping lake shore Fagnano (shop) with possibility of sleeping in rooms

Day 11: Ushuaia

Step climb Garibaldi (450m) and appreciate Tierra del Fuego from one of the most beautiful steps. After a descent and a hilly stretch, we arrive to Ushuaia final goal of the trip. Farewell dinner.Pedalling: 104 km of asphalt. (Elevation + 1030 mt)Night: Apart hotel

Day 12: Tour to Lapataia (Optional)

It is advisable to visit the Lapataia Bay within Tierra del Fuego National Park and perhaps an excursion, sailing through the Beagle Channel.Night : Apart hotel

Day 13: Ushuaia

Breakfast and end of our services.

WHAT´S INCLUDED IN THE GUIDED BIKE TRIP?

Duration

13 days/12 nights

Tour Price

US Dollars: 2,900 (Payment in Euros: the average market exchange rate will be applied at the time of booking)

Extras: Who does not want to sleep in a tent but in rooms, must be booked in advance and will have an extra cost of 90 euros

Departures 2017

From January 25th to February 5th, 2017 and February 8th to 19th, 2017

Minimum group: This is a journey only for small groups of a minimum of 5 and a maximum of 8. Registration is confirmed by at least three months in advance to do so within that limit the cost could suffer surcharges.

Attention! Limited registration as the trip will be made with a maximum group of 8 cyclists. Bigger groups please consult.

Additional info

They pedal approx. 780 km. Some sections are made in the support vehicle. The distance is fractionated in 8 days of cycling, with one rest day rest and alternative excursions.

Daily bicycling average: 100 km with stops in between, a long midday

Average Speed (approx.):18 km/h. Wind: West mostly blows in most of the tour will be in favor

Elevation gain: + 4750 m. The route is hilly with an approximate difference of 600 meters per 100 km. The maximum height reached is 900 m

Temperature: Can range from 5°C and 25°C (we recommend a sleeping bag with a “less comfort at 0”). The weather is usually dry, but with more chances of rain in Tolhuin and Ushuaia

Support: Every 2 or 3 hours and breaks are made drinks ( water, occasionally coffee, tea , juices ) and energy foods offered . At noon a long lunch break is performed. Dinner , whenever possible be held in restaurants, but will be prepared by the team. The support vehicle will always accompany the cyclists and will be available for any contingency.

Permanent assistance of 2 guides/assistant. Vehicle support with trailer and ability to carry all the equipment and participants in the detours. Mechanic service. All meals and reinforcements during the march. Boat crossing the Strait of Magellan.

Accommodation: 10 nights in hotels, lodges, cabins, camping: 2 but it will be possible to sleep in hotel rooms, making an extra reservation

Not included services

Accommodation in hotels instead of camping, tents on your own, admission tickets to the national parks, lunches on free days, extra beverages, dinners not included in the program or alternative excursions.

How to book this tour and payment

Euro 300 deposit per person upon reservation, final payment 6 weeks before tour departure. Credit card payments by Visa or Master card do have an additional increase of 2%. All reservations will have a cost of 25 eu. per Tour.

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Patagonia adventure bike tour

Dificulty:

Southern Patagonia and Fire Land. In this option the second part of the trip is done Bariloche Ushuaia. It is a route of medium difficulty, facilitated by the presence of asphalt stages and wind. We begin the tour with a visit Glacier National Park and the stunning Perito Moreno glacier. You cycle alternating landscapes and charms of Continental Patagonia, with the fantastic island of Tierra del Fuego. We will finish the trip in Ushuaia, the city of " End of the World "

Interesting information

Weather

Madrid

19°

clear sky

humidity: 39%

H 19 • L 9

25°

Wed

25°

Thu

26°

Fri

26°

Sat

20°

Sun

Our team

Name :
Alfonso Petrirena Ortiz

Position : Official Tourist Guide for the Madrid Autonomous Community

Passionate cyclist and surfer. Born and bred in Madrid and following a perioid of globetrotting and living in various places around the world, he has returned to combine his vocation as cycle tourist guide with designing and organising private tours throughout the rest of Spain, as well as doing his own !

Name :
Sebastien Lalmand

Position : Guia de idiomas

Guide for Bravo Bike it is our language guide (English, French, Dutch and Spanish) . He’s fund of culture and history. Great traveler he loves to discover the world onn his bike.

Name :
Michael Buneman

Position : Multilingüe

A multi linguist and seasoned traveller with many years’ experience in the world of international financial analysis, also a highly dedicated cyclist.

Name :
Benjamin Molina

Position : Guía principal

Our Principal Guide and partner, Lawyer and qualified technician in Health and Safety and Labour Risk Prevention is a devoted cyclist and sportsman.

Name :
Cristina Alexander

Position : Relaciones públicas

With solid experience in Public Relations and a degree in gemmology divides her time between jewellery design and Bravo Bike.

Name :
Pamela Ribot

Position : Socia principal

Kaspar´s business partner, educated in Madrid and the US with studies in Journalism, discovered a new way of putting into action her time and skills as the company’s marketing communications, and administrative manager.

Name :
Kaspar Winteler

Position : CEO & Founder

Is the “brain” behind Bravo Bike. An ex-banker and licensed in Madrid´s IESE has always been a passionate cyclist, Kaspar is the best guide you can expect when it comes to escorting you along the best cycling trails and “corners” of Madrid and the countryside.

Name :
Rebeca Winteler

Position : Planning

B.A. in History of Art, provides invaluable help in the planning of routes and visits to monuments and with a Masters degree in computing lends a helping hand in this field as well.